How to Paint My Dinette Set in a White Tuscan Look

Warm neutrals like a Tuscan milky white are the basis of any Tuscan color palette. Warm, bright colors like those in Tuscan paint colors help to create an illusion of sunshine and warmth in a home. Give your dining room a sunny makeover by painting your dinette set in a white Tuscan look. Does this Spark an idea?

Instructions

1

Lay down a protective drop cloth on the surface where you will be painting. This will protect the flooring from getting stripper, paint, etc. on it during the process. You should also consider doing this project outdoors or in a garage where small messes or spills won't be as disastrous.

2

Remove seats of chairs only if they are fabric. You can remove the seats by removing the four screws holding them in located underneath the seat of the chair. Save the screws.

3

Put on a pair of protective gloves and apply the stripper using a brush or cloth. Although the stripper is not difficult to use, it can be harmful if it comes in contact with your skin or eyes.

4

Remove the bubbled up layers of old finish that the stripper has begun to remove, using a flat stripper tool and/or steel wool. Remove excess stripper using a stripped wood cleaner and extra-fine steel wool. Dry overnight after completing this step.

5

Sand down the surface lightly with a very fine-grit sandpaper and then wipe with a clean cloth. Apply a coat of primer and allow it to dry according to the packaging instructions.

6

Paint the dinette set in the milky white color using a sponge applicator. A sponge applicator will allow for a smoother finish then a brush applicator. Allow ample drying time in between coats (two coats is typically sufficient).

7

Apply a coat of polyurethane to all painted surfaces and allow to dry according to the directions on the packaging (sometimes this product will need to cure for one week).

8

Screw the seats back onto the chairs, if applicable.